Living in Grenelefe, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grenelefe · Census data 2020–2024
Grenelefe has 2,797 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $59,939 (20% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $325,000, the median rent is $1,180/month.
Grenelefe at a glance
- Population
- 2,797
- Median age
- 41.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $59,939State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $325,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,180/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Grenelefe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Grenelefe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grenelefe the median home value is $325,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,180 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,212 a month in housing costs.
Grenelefe median household income
The median household income in Grenelefe is $59,939 and the income per person is $29,244. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Grenelefe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,699
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 42.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.86
42.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Grenelefe has many vacation and second homes.
Grenelefe demographics
- Population
- 2,797
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 978
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grenelefe ›
Education in Grenelefe
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Grenelefe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grenelefe
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Grenelefe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenelefe | 2,797 | $59,939 | $325,000 | $1,180 |
| Dundee | 5,863 | $48,668 | $247,800 | $1,628 |
| Lake Hamilton | 1,777 | $60,486 | $250,700 | $1,180 |
| Haines City | 34,234 | $65,975 | $288,900 | $1,224 |
| Poinciana | 75,068 | $68,015 | $290,700 | $1,965 |
| Davenport | 13,238 | $73,685 | $333,300 | $1,914 |
| Cypress Gardens | 10,077 | $75,483 | $287,100 | $1,369 |
| Lake Wales | 16,785 | $56,347 | $239,300 | $1,110 |
| Winter Haven | 55,200 | $59,648 | $269,800 | $1,246 |
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What is the median household income in Grenelefe, FL?
The median household income in Grenelefe is $59,939, 20% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Grenelefe?
The median home value in Grenelefe is $325,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Grenelefe?
The median gross rent in Grenelefe is $1,180 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Grenelefe, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Grenelefe?
The median age in Grenelefe is 41.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Grenelefe?
The average commute to work in Grenelefe is 33 minutes; 23.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grenelefe?
The unemployment rate in Grenelefe is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grenelefe?
24.4% of adults in Grenelefe have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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